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Disabled off Delft Island

Disabled off Delft Island

The Indian fishing Trawler TN11MFB211 became disabled off Neduntheevu, Sri Lanka (Delft Island).  The trawler’s engine had stalled in rough seas and was adrift.   The Sri Lanka Navy spotted the trawler and directed a patrol vessel to the scene.   The patrol vessel rendered assistance to the 4 crew of the trawler and took the it under tow.   The vessel was delivered to the Indian Coast Guard who towed the vessel back to its home port.   No reports of injury or pollution being released.

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Vessel aground near Goa

Vessel aground near Goa

Reports state the MV Chowpatlal used to transport iron ore from Goa, India went aground near Calangute beach.   The Chowpatlal got caught in a squall with heavy rains with strong winds.   The crew was unable to steer the vessel which drifted toward the shoreline.   The MV Chowpatlal was towed away the next day.   No reports of injury or pollution released.

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Kochi Fishing Vessel Sank

Kochi Fishing Vessel Sank

The fishing vessel Mother Fathima collided with an anchor cable of the dreger Kamal XXXIII near the harbour of Kochi, India.   The port control contacted the Coast Guard that the Mother Fathima had collided and was sinking.  The Coast Guard deployed its interceptor boat which rescued 4 crewmen of the fishing vessel.   The Mother Fathima was reported totally sank.    No further details reported.

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